100 Years of Country Christmas, Y’all!
– “100 Years of Christmas Memories,” reminisces on the classic Christmas moments sproutin’ amongst the country music scene over the last century.
– The good ol’ tradition of country singers donning Santa hats and narrating holiday tales is still kickin’, from Johnny Cash to Dolly Parton.
– Grand Ole Opry veterans, young country stars, and pop crossover sensations are noted for their unique renditions of Christmas classics.
– Hank Williams and Buck Owens brought forth the popularity of country Christmas music with melancholic tunes in the ’40s and ’50s.
– Later in the ’60s and ’70s, artists like Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton expressed the joyous side of the holiday season.
– Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood became authorized torch-bearers of holiday joy in the ’90s. This duo released Christmas albums that brightened many southern households.
– Today’s country artists like Dan + Shay, Blake Shelton, and Kelly Clarkson keep the holiday tradition alive with their special Christmas performances.
My Country Christmas “Hot Take”
Well, sugar plum, this little trip down Christmas memory lane is sweeter than Grandma’s pecan pie! It turns out, our beloved country crooners have been supplyin’ us with merry tunes for decades on end, bless their hearts. From the soulful serenades of Hank Williams and Buck Owens to the heart-filling glow from the voices of Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood – it’s like a musical journey through a twinkling Christmas past. And don’t even get me start on the modern-day merrymakers! I reckon these latest country music Santa-hat-wearers, namely those sprightly fellas Dan + Shay, that ever-charming Blake Shelton, and our country-turned-pop sweetheart, Kelly Clarkson, are keepin’ the flame burnin’ brighter than Rudolph’s nose, y’all! So, whether you’re at home basting your Christmas turkey, or wrapped up by the fireplace with a hot toddy, those musical gifts are bound to keep the Yuletide spirit alive and kickin’.
Original article: https://tasteofcountry.com/ixp/341/p/100-years-christmas-fads/